Jy-2015

Green Club@JYSS
IT/Media Club
Objectives:
• To instil a sense of responsibility for the
environment and care for plants and trees
• To inculcate in students the importance of
safeguarding the environment through practising the
3Rs: Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
• To cultivate an appreciation for recyclable
materials
vision:
The IT/Media Club aims to develop JYians to be
Healthy Bodied and Moral Minded. It provides character
development through leadership training, fostering
camaraderie and social integration with the application
of social and co-operative skills. Led by committed staff,
the IT/MEDIA CLUB helps generate a willingness from
the pupils to excel in their relevant specializations, by
delivering a moral judgment of right from wrong through
the R 3 IGHT approach.
INTRODUCTION
The Green Club engages its members on environmental
awareness in a fun and meaningful way through the structured
programmes and activities catered for the different levels.
SECONDARY 1
Promoting greening at JYSS is the focus for Secondary One
Green Club activities this year. Special attention is given to the
landscaping of our school. The Secondary 1 members dedicate
their attention to look after and maintain the plants and green
areas of our school on a regular basis. They are also responsible
for beautifying other areas in the school including the staff
toilets and taking charge of the Green Wave 2015 event. This
year, to celebrate the Green Wave 2015, our SAC chairman, Dr
Ong Ann Tee, planted a Tembusu plant near the entrance gate.
SECONDARY 2
Water is the theme of Secondary Two Green Club activities for
this year.
Secondary 2 members were given the experience of doing
research to come up with a plan of how to filtrate water. One
of the trials they did was to make use of fruit skin/peels to
filtrate soil water. Even though it was unsuccessful, it was a good
learning experience to recognise the difficulties involved in this
important yet challenging task which is prevalent worldwide.
Through this process, they also learnt about the various water
issues faced by different countries worldwide.
They were also brought out to Jurong Park to participate in
the water trail activities and to experience what it takes to be
a guide at Jurong Park. They were exposed to the flora and
fauna present and also how they are able to make use of certain
apparatus to test for the water quality.
Research on various water ideas was done by students for them
to reflect on which idea stands out the most to them. Students
are also exposed to various news articles to keep them informed
on local and world water issues.
The Secondary 2 members participated in the poster
competition held by NEA which was anchored on Reduce,
Recycle and Reuse. Winning entries will be used on poster
designs and distributed to the community.
SECONDARY 3 & 4
To keep to the vision of The Green Club on the 3Rs, the Upper
Secondary members are involved with the recycling activities
both within the school as well as with our partner, Tzu Chi
Foundation. The members collect the unused papers weekly
around the school and participate in Tzu Chi Recycling Event.
The Green Club members help Tzu Chi volunteers to sort out
the recyclable item at the designated recycling points.
Our Upper Secondary members organised The Green Spark,
a termly upcycling project, aims to share with fellow JYians
some simple ways to reuse materials and reduce our carbon
footprint. By conducting a mini-workshops to interested
participants, the Green Club members inspired other JYians to
repurpose and reuse the unused items creatively. This year the
Upper Secondary Green Club members have conducted three
upcycling projects:
- Plastic Bottle Zipper Container
- Corrugated Board Frame Craft
- Bottle Cap Checkers
These activities encourage and empower students to make a
positive difference on planet earth for generations to come.
IT/Media Club provides a platform for students to pick up
knowledge and skills in the domains of audiovisual, robotics and
photography.
In the Audio Visual and Public Address domain (AV/PA), students
undergo rigorous on-the-job training while supporting activities
and events. Our training includes equipment orienteering,
handling and troubleshooting, technical handling tests,
teambuilding (Lower Secondary) and manpower management
(Upper Secondary). In an effort to mould future leaders, current
Presidents and Vice Presidents of the club are given the
autonomy to run CCA training under the watchful eyes of the
teachers-in-charge who facilitate the CCA.
In the Computational Thinking and Robotics (CT-R) domain,
students are trained to program and debug a picomouse
through theory and practical lessons. Each year, teams are sent
to participate in various picomouse competitions. In 2015,
students clinched the top 3 awards in both the 22nd Singapore
Robotic Games and Engineering Explorer Challenge
MISSION:
The IT/MEDIA CLUB provides supportive and positive
learning experience in which pupils are empowered
to further develop their understanding of: Audio/
Visual technology, Digital Photography and Robotics
and to provide support to the school in these areas of
speciality. Pupils learn how to operate digital single reflex
cameras and audio/visual systems, programming, editing
software, and working in groups..abilities.
- To develop confident Jyians who are innovative and
self-directed learners.
- To be a responsible and concerned citizen who
contributes back to the society aesthetically.
- To develop a strong attitude of care, appreciation and
empathy in our Jyians.
In the photography domain, students are trained to effectively
utilize a myriad of photography skills to aid them in taking
stunning pictures during school and external events. Students
also get the opportunity to try out different camera models
from our DSLR range, along with specialized lenses. These skills
are also refined when students get the opportunity to attend
photography workshops such as the VJC-Canon Photography
Exposé VIII held in 2015.
Through means of providing support for the school and
participation in competitions, students are able to put into
practice the school values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience,
Integrity, Graciousness, Humility and Teamwork.
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